Medicine Overview of Pressmox Tablet DT

Uses of Pressmox Tablet DT

Side effects of Pressmox Tablet DT

Common

Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

How to use Pressmox Tablet DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pressmox Tablet DT works

Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

In Depth Information on Pressmox Tablet DT

Expert advice for Pressmox Tablet DT

Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.

It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.

Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Discontinue Pressmox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Warnings

Special precautions for Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT

Alcohol

SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

SAFE

Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT is safe to use during lactation.
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uman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

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Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.

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Kidney

CAUTION

Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

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Liver

CAUTION

Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pressmox 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine

Pressmox is a broad spectrum antibiotic. On long-term use, it may kill helpful bacteria in the body which keep the body’s fungal (yeast) population in check. So, this decrease in the number of helpful bacteria may lead to fungal (yeast) infections.

Pressmox can be used in the treatment of fever only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Pressmox can be used in the treatment of sorethroat only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Pressmox is safe to use in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Always share your medical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.

Pressmox can be used for treating prostate infections caused by bacteria against which it is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Yes, Pressmox can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Pressmox is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Pressmox can cause diarrhea as a common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you have this side effect as it could be due to the change in the normal bacteria of your gut and you may need to stop this medicine.

Q. Can I take Pressmox with tramadol?

Pressmox can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pressmox with metronidazole?

Pressmox can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Please consult your doctor before taking Pressmox with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

Q. Can I take Pressmox with metformin?

Yes, Pressmox can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pressmox with loratadine?

Yes, Pressmox can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.